Billy the Kid in Film & TV: 3 Movie & Series Scripts Worth Reading (Script Library)
Young Guns
1988 | Western | Crime | Action | True Story | Feature Film
A group of young gunmen, led by Billy the Kid, become deputies to avenge the murder of the rancher who became their benefactor. But when Billy takes their authority too far, they become the hunted. [IMDb]
Written by John Fusco
Script version: Photocopy, dated November 23, 1987 (for educational purposes only)
Billy the Kid
2022-2025 | Western | Adventure | Bio | Drama | TV Series
An epic romantic adventure based on the life of Billy the Kid, from his humble Irish roots and his early days as a cowboy and gunslinger in the American frontier, to his pivotal role in the Lincoln County War and beyond. [IMDb]
Written by Michael Hirst
Scripts (for educational purposes only):
- Season 1, Episode 1 "The Immigrants"
- Season 1, Episode 2 "The Rattler" (no cover sheet)
Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid
1973 | Western | Bio | Drama | True Story | Feature Film
Pat Garrett is hired as a lawman on behalf of a group of wealthy New Mexico cattle barons to bring down his old friend Billy the Kid. [IMDb]
Written by Rudy Wurlitzer
Script version: Photocopy, dated November 3, 1972 (for educational purposes only)
